Valve adjustment on 14.5HP Briggs and Stratton engine

Asked May 31, 2009, 08:51 AM
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3 Answers

I'm having starting issues with my MTD riding mower with the single cylinder Briggs and Stratton 14.5 OHV engine. It appears I need to adjust the valves. I have a round metal feeler gauge, but have never done this before. Can someone give me a step-by-step procedure for this task, in very simple terms for an amateur, etc. Thanks.

When trying to start the mower, it acts as though there is too much compression. Once I click the started 4 to 5 times and it makes about a half rotation it will then take off. A friend mentioned to me that the valves may need adjusted. Is this something that I can do or should it be taken in to...

I have a Sears Craftsman 1100 lawn tractor with a 18hp Briggs & Stratton Overhead Valve
Engine. I am told that the valve needs adjusting every year or it will break the shaft.
I thought the valve was self adjusting?